Chapter 325 Opening Ceremony, Red Carpet

As the opening ceremony approaches, more and more filmmakers come from all over the world.

The crews of several Chinese-language films that were coming to Cannes to promote and sell copyrights were all here.

When Lin Nan was accompanying Liu Yifei for street photography, she bumped into Li Bingbing and others.

"Director Lin, is Yifei filming a promotional video?"

Li Bingbing noticed Liu Yifei's haute couture dress and handbag at a glance.

"Well. I haven't congratulated you yet. Now you are the producer and producer."

"Director Lin praised me, I just made a small fuss, haha..."

He said so, but the expression on his face was not deceptive, he was very happy.

In this industry, sometimes you have to rely on your fate, and you do need a few true friends.

Just like Li Bingbing, he has a friend like Ren Quan.

Lin Nan heard that the latter had recently left Huayi, had formed a company, and had begun to fully engage in film and television investment and other industries, and that he had brought Li Bingbing with him. It was a sign of love and righteousness!

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Li Bingbing took the initiative to leave.

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"Is he the director of "The Star"?" Quan Zhixian, who was traveling with him, asked in English.

Li Bingbing nodded.

"Yes, Director Lin is a Golden Lion director and a great director of commercial films. I just don't know if he will win the award this time, or what kind of award he will win."

After two days of busy work, Liu Yifei finally ended these trivial matters.

Yue Jun has received many negotiation intentions from film producers, all of which are based on Lin Nan's previous reputation in Berlin and Venice.

"Tell them to wait until the awards ceremony is over to talk about this. In addition, invite them to watch "The Star" after the opening ceremony."

"Okay, Director Lin."

Lin Nan saw interesting news. Several domestic media caught up with Zhang Ziyi for an interview at the "Favorite" booth.

Or ask her about being asked out of "Snowflake and the Secret Fan" by Deng Wendi and replaced by Li Bingbing as the starring role;

Or just ask her what she thinks of Fan Bingbing's "The Day We Landed"...

These people the reporter mentioned are all here at the Cannes Film Festival this time!

Zhang Ziyi had a dark face the whole time, but it was Gu Changwei who saved him.

The promotion of "Martial Arts" did not escape the siege of reporters.

I’m not asking Chen Kexin whether he has the confidence to beat “Painted Skin 2” when the movie is released;

I'm just asking if Donnie Yen's next movie plan will still be a bad movie! The scene was very embarrassing for a time.

The opening ceremony finally came.

"Mom, why don't you come together?"

Liu Yifei looked at Liu Xiaoli and asked reluctantly.

"Be good, I'll go with you again for the closing ceremony. This time you two will go alone..."

Liu Xiaoli said dotingly.

She has already thought about it. Her daughter is already so old. In the future, she will gradually reduce the frequency of appearing next to her daughter in public places...

Seeing that Liu Xiaoli was really unwilling, Liu Yifei didn't force it.

Early in the morning, the makeup artist began to apply makeup on Liu Yifei, and the dress and jewelry ordered by the brand had also been delivered.

Let’s not talk about the red carpets of domestic film festivals, but let’s talk about the three major European film festivals. There are only two kinds of people who can walk on the red carpet.

Either you have a work for the competition, which will definitely be on the red carpet.

Either you are bringing a movie to promote or have a certain degree of influence, and you must have received an invitation letter from the organizing committee.

Except for these two types, anyone who sneaks into the red carpet will be kicked out immediately once discovered.

It seems that all the Chinese films coming this time have received red carpet invitations.

As for whether other "carpet stars" will appear, it is unknown.

A few hours later.

Liu Yifei has long hair shawl, wearing a solid color off-the-shoulder mesh dress and crystal high heels, standing in front of Lin Nan handsomely.

Embroidery, beads, sequins on the long skirt...

The lotus leaf sleeves only reached the elbows, exposing half of her fair arms.

Paired with a diamond necklace around the neck, it looks even more refined!

"Does it look good?"

"Of course, no one can compare to you at this moment."

Lin Nan's words were already spoken before his mind turned.

"Hmph, you're so glib, I'll believe you once."

Liu Yifei tilted her head slightly, with a sweet smile on her face.

"Let's go."

Lin Nan stretched out a hand, and Liu Yifei took it.

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This is Lin Nan's first time attending the Cannes Film Festival, and also her first time walking the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the three major film festivals.

When the black car drove slowly and stopped at the designated location, media reporters from all over the world had already pointed their cameras at the car.

The car door opened, and a long leg stepped out. It was Lin Nan!

The domestic media were instantly excited. They confirmed and affirmed that this was Lin Nan's first time on the red carpet at the opening ceremony of the three major film festivals.

Lin Nan helped Liu Yifei, who was wearing a formal dress, out of the car, and the latter held the former's arm.

At this moment, a man and a woman seemed to be a perfect match!

"Director Lin, Yifei, look here..."

"Liu Yifei, this way!"

"Director Lin..."

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Lin Nan and Liu Yifei were taken to the waiting area, where stars were shining.

As soon as the two came in, they saw Zhou Xun waving, and beside them were Chen Kun and Xu Ke.

"Director Lin, Yifei." Chen Kun took the initiative to chat.

Lin Nan nodded and responded.

Miss Liu also responded with a smile.

Although they acted together in "The Golden Family", Liu Yifei really doesn't have any friendship with this person...

"Yifei, you look pretty good here."

Zhou Xun looked at Miss Liu and praised her.

"Hey, it's fine, don't touch me."

Lin Nan hurriedly stopped Zhou Xun's behavior. This guy started to act improperly again.

Liu Yifei covered her lips lightly and smiled to avoid Zhou Xun's hand.

Someone walked onto the red carpet from time to time, and there were shouts from outside, mostly in English and French.

Gu Changwei led Zhang Ziyi onto the red carpet, but Guo Fucheng didn't come.

…

Deng Wendi, Li Bingbing and Jun Ji-hyun walked out of the waiting area hand in hand.

Chen Kexin, Zhen Zidan, Tang Wei, Kara Hui...

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Until halfway through the red carpet, a staff member came to remind Lin Nan and Liu Yifei that it was their turn.

"Let's go."

Take Miss Liu's hand and Lin Nan walked onto the red carpet.

The host has already started introducing.

"Now coming are the main competition unit works, the creators of The Fault in Our Stars, director Lin Nan and actress Crystal.

The former holds a Golden Lion trophy and two Silver Bear trophies for Best Director, and is well-known; the latter is an international top actress, who has starred in Inception and Lucy..."

Lin Nan and Liu Yifei looked at each other, this host is good!

The media on both sides have exploded, this couple is really dazzling, and they are still so young!

Unlike the closing ceremony, the host may have more interviews, but the opening ceremony is just a few simple questions.

Lin Nan gave the microphone to Liu Yifei, he didn't need so many shots.

Originally, they were speaking English well, but after the host welcomed the two in French, Liu Yifei changed the channel.

The fluent French surprised the host.

The shutters in the hands of the surrounding media reporters also pressed faster...

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There is a bad thing about the opening ceremony. After the red carpet, there is not an awards ceremony, but a boring cocktail party, which would be a cultural performance in China!

When Lin Nan woke up the next day, she was shocked by the news on the red carpet of the opening ceremony yesterday.

Not to mention him and Liu Yifei, both the local media and the domestic media gave them overwhelming praise.

But it was different for others.

Yu Dong was courting death by kissing Yuan Li on the red carpet, and the domestic entertainment gossip was already going viral.

This was not the most lively thing, the most discussed was Fan Bingbing.

Fan Bingbing may have walked the red carpet early yesterday, so Lin Nan did not see it.

Now I know from the news that she wore a bright red strapless crane dress and walked the red carpet of the opening ceremony. It was stunning, but...

Maybe the crane has a good meaning in China, but this is France.

Here, the crane has only two meanings: "stupid" and "lewd"!

Now it is not only the local media in Cannes that are discussing it, but domestic public opinion is also scolding Fan Bingbing for being stupid and ignorant, and embarrassing herself abroad, and on an international stage like Cannes!

In Lin Nan's opinion, it is really hard to say whether others are intentional or unintentional.

Last year it was the dragon robe, this year it is the crane costume, and Fan Bingbing has firmly grasped the focus of public opinion.

In terms of hype and topicality, Zhang Ziyi, Li Bingbing and Zhou Xun are no match for them alone!

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"Star Luck" started its premiere in Cannes.

Like last time in Venice, "Star Luck" was also screened only five times in Cannes.

Each screening room can seat 100 people. After five screenings, all interested film producers have watched "Star Luck".

Lin Nan was originally planning to take Liu Yifei to find some good movies, but things did not go as planned.

An endorsement was found, a high-end luxury product!

Fortunately, when they came to Cannes, in order to connect with the brand, the Red Starwood team followed a few people, otherwise it would be a bit unprepared.

In this way, Liu Yifei stayed in the hotel with Liu's mother and the team to negotiate with the new brand.

Lin Nan went to the China Film team alone.

To be honest, he didn't think "Painted Skin 2" could sell for a good price here.

The story of "Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio" is more acceptable and more liked by the Chinese cultural circle.

However, here, even if you can't sell it for a good price, as long as you can sell it, it's a net profit!

Han Sanping, Ye Ning, including Xiying and Ningying, all know this truth, so they are all in a good mood.

"Director Lin."

Wanda greeted Lin Nan enthusiastically after seeing him alone.

"Is "Painted Skin 2" showing?"

"Yes, it's showing.

It was originally difficult to rent a screening room for non-competing films, but China Film Group stepped in and got it done immediately!"

Lin Nan nodded, this is for sure.

China Film Group is a big film distributor, holding the monopoly of imported films. Which film festival dares not give face?

Wanda's people came closer and said with a smile:

"I heard that Chen Kexin's "Wuxia" is a bit miserable. Almost no one is interested in it, or no price is offered..."

Lin Nan knows that truth. Directors are different.

If you change it to martial arts films by Zhang Yimou, Li An and others, you will definitely sell it at a good price in minutes.

In contrast, Chen Kexin has no appeal at all in the international market!